Bailey Duda, a fourth-grader at Courreges Elementary School, spent his Thanksgiving weekend racing his BMX bicycle at the American Bicycle Association’s Grand Nationals, instead of relaxing at home like many of his classmates.

Duda competed throughout the year to qualify for the invitation-only Race of Champions in Tulsa, Okla.

He competed against 15 other qualified 9-year-old novices for the coveted license plate.